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The Maine Attraction

Maine is home to a wide range of large and small game and lots of public land on which to hunt it. Could the Pine Tree State be hunting’s best-kept secret?

Maine's High Court Sides with Bear Hunters, Rejects HSUS Lawsuit

After nearly a year and a half of court proceedings, a Humane Society of the United States lawsuit against the state of Maine has been dismissed.

Will Banning Some Bear Hunting Methods Help Maine's Bears?

The Humane Society of the United States is working to ban the use of bait, dogs and traps for bear hunting in Maine via voter referendum. Jeff Johnston explains why such a move would actually hurt the state's bear population far more than it would help it.

HSUS' Lawsuit to Silence Maine Wildlife Professionals Dismissed

Superior court judge trounces Humane Society for trying to muzzle wildlife experts and put an end to bear hunting.

Black Bear Magic

Leave the tourists behind in Maine to find an adventure Downeast.

Member's Hunt: Tough to Beat His First

Our latest Member's Hunt comes from Angela Gibson of Maine.

Member's Hunt: Proud of Her First

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Arthur E. Tome of Bowdoinham, Maine.

Moose Allegedly Attack Snowmobiler, Researcher

It's not uncommon for moose to be a little more ill-tempered than the other members of the deer family, and a number of recent incidents—two from Colorado, another from Maine—have placed the big-game animal firmly in the news this week.

A Guide to the Big Woods

Maine’s Matt Whitegiver has guided hunters for more than 40 years. Today, he lives to guide Special Operations veterans to Big Woods adventure—and perhaps a path back to peace.

Woman Rescues Cat—Realizes Too Late It's a Bobcat

We've previously discussed the negative impact that house cats can have on upland birds and other critters. Wild felines such as bobcats, on the other hand, are a naturally occurring part of the environment. They are not the same animal, as a Maine woman found out the hard way.

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